Why Live in Gene Autry
Named after the legacy of the Singing Cowboy, the small community of Gene Autry offers laidback living in the heart of Palm Springs. Entirely residential, the neighborhood is filled with midcentury homes and close to everyday convenience. “Palm Springs has a certain image, and it’s absolutely a resort town, but there are pockets that are truly for locals,” says Cathie Kong, a Realtor with Reliable Realty Inc. who specializes in Southern California. “Neighborhoods like Gene Autry aren’t insanely fancy and don’t have to be. You still get a gorgeous home and gorgeous views for a reasonable price – at least, reasonable for Palm Springs.” The San Jacinto Mountains serve as a backdrop to the community, whose wide streets are lined with palm trees, cacti and natural shrubbery. Gene Autry is filled with midcentury modern and Spanish Revival homes, following the coastal style common in Palm Springs. While most of the neighborhood houses were built between 1975 and 1990, many have been remodeled with modern interiors and backyards often feature amenities like in-ground pools. A select few contemporary homes in Gene Autry were built after 2000. Houses on the smaller side that have been
Home Trends in Gene Autry, CA
On average, homes in Gene Autry, Palm Springs sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Gene Autry, Palm Springs over the last 12 months is $699,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$699,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$728,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$470
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Median List Price
$830,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%